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What Does DBL Mean?

DBL means "Don't Be Late".
The abbreviation DBL is used to remind someone to be punctual and not to arrive after the agreed time. DBL is sometimes used as an abbreviation of ‘double’, but the context of the conversation should make it clear which definition applies.

Summary of Key Points

"Don't Be Late" is the most common definition for DBL on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Here is some more information about DBL:

Adrian: By 9am on Thursday. DBL because anything arriving after that time won't be marked.

An Academic Look at DBL

As it is pronounced using its individual letters (i.e., "Dee Bee Ell"), DBL is classified as an initialism abbreviation. Initialisms are different to acronyms, which are spoken like words. DBL is typically used as an imperative (i.e., an order).

What Did We Used To Say?

Before the digital era, we might have said something like "please be on time" instead of DBL.